How to Get Crayola Washable Crayon Out of a Rug

Remove crayon stains from carpet with white vinegar.

Even though Crayola formulated washable crayons to wash off walls easily, they're still crayons, and they can still get embedded in the rug. How easy it is to remove Crayola Washable Crayons from your rug depends on the type of rug, but the good news is that they're likely to come out. It is possible to remove rayon stains come off almost any household surface.

1

Place an ice cube in a plastic bag and apply it to ground-in crayon until the wax freezes. Scrape off as much as you can with a butter knife.

2

Lay a white cloth or paper towel over any remaining crayon wax in rag or washable rugs. Press on the cloth with a warm iron until the rag absorbs the excess wax.

3

Spray the stain with undiluted white vinegar, oxygen carpet cleaner, spray lubricant or all-purpose cleaner. Allow it to stand for five minutes.

4

Blot the stain with paper towels or a clean white cloth until the stain comes up. If any stain remains, scrub it with a small amount of laundry detergent on a toothbrush.

5

Rinse off any remaining cleanser with a damp sponge.

Things You Will Need

Ice cube

Plastic bag

Butter knife

White rags or paper towels

Iron

Spray bottle

Vinegar

Oxygen carpet cleaner

All-purpose cleaner

Spray lubricant

Dry-cleaning fluid

Sponge

Warnings

Do not use an iron on synthetic, wool, hemp, jute or sisal rugs.

Do not get hemp, jute or sisal rugs wet. Instead, clean the stain with commercial dry-cleaning solution.

About the Author

S.R. Becker is a certified yoga teacher based in Queens, N.Y. She has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and has worked as a writer and editor for more than 15 years. Becker often writes for "Yoga in Astoria," a newsletter about studios throughout New York City.